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University of Texas - El Paso
  • 4 Year
  • EL PASO, TX
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University of Texas - El Paso
#815 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • EL PASO, TX
  • 2,828 reviews
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    University of Texas - El Paso Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    unavailable
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $5,200 / year
    Poll
    56%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 140 responses
    Poll
    47%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 234 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    A minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,581 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 354 responses
    • Bringing your own lunch
      25%
    • Going to the Union.
      22%
    • Chick-Fil-A
      12%
    • Einstein Bros. and Jamba Juice
      11%
    • Go to places off-campus
      10%
    • Expensive
      7%
    • Taco Bell
      4%
    58%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 178 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 137 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      24%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      52%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      23%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      1%

    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    91%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 161 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 125 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      62%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      27%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      7%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      4%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 132 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      33%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      52%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      9%
    • Not very visible.
      5%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 265 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      7%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      56%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      35%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      2%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Football, Golf
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Rifle, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 130 responses
    • Minerpalooza is the best.
      35%
    • Tailgates
      20%
    • Midnight Breakfast
      18%
    • Homecoming Parade
      12%
    • Miner Soakdown
      5%
    • Greek Week
      5%
    • TCM Day
      5%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B+
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 190 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      2%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      18%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      17%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      25%
    • Parties? What parties?
      38%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 121 responses
    • Miner palooooza
      45%
    • Minerpalooza
      22%
    • There are many
      15%
    • Centennial Celebration
      11%
    • Graduation
      2%
    • TCM Day
      2%
    • Halloween
      1%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    46%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 240 responses
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